Most households utilize various cleaning products that pose a hazardous risk to our furry friends. Many of these products are classified as corrosive, which can result in a harmful chemical reaction with living tissue. Corrosives include acids, bases, phenols, quaternary ammonium chlorides, aldehydes, alcohols, petroleum distillates, and some salts of heavy metals. Common Household Corrosives:…
You may wonder what the benefits are to calling a veterinary toxicology service if your pet gets into something that they shouldn’t. Is it worth the money? Can a human medication really affect my pet differently than it would affect me? Shouldn’t your vet know how to treat everything? These are all common thoughts, but…
Amidst the bustle of getting ready to start the school year, potential pet toxins probably aren’t foremost in our minds, but they should be! The risks associated with seemingly harmless items are a very real threat to our pets, and here are a few important toxins to keep in mind. Snacks Common snacks like grapes…
New ‘pethelpline’ Subscription Services Now Available When your pet is sick, injured or acting strangely, it’s important to know who to call. With one phone number, pet lovers can now have 24 hours a day, seven days a week, access to industry-leading veterinary and toxicology advice. With more than two million pet health incidents managed…
The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer. That means that it’s everyone’s favorite season, pool season! Unfortunately, along with the fun comes some serious risks to our pets. Chlorinated pool water and concentrated chlorine tabs contain chemicals similar to household bleach, which can be quite corrosive. Let’s DIVE in! Our pets…
